| Cheng Hoon Teng Temple | |
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.jpg) Front view of Cheng Hoon Teng Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism,Confucianism,Taoism |
| Location | |
| Location | Malacca City |
| State | Malacca |
| Country | Malaysia |
 Interactive map of Cheng Hoon Teng Temple | |
| Coordinates | 2°11′50.9″N102°14′48.7″E / 2.197472°N 102.246861°E /2.197472; 102.246861 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Chinese temple |
| Established | 1645 |
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 Cheng Hoon Teng Temple inSimplified Chinese (top) andTraditional Chinese character (bottom) | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 青雲亭 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 青云亭 | ||||||
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TheCheng Hoon Teng Temple (Chinese:青云亭;Pe̍h-ōe-jī:Chheng-hûn-tîng) (also called as theTemple of Green Cloud)[1] is aChinese temple practising theThree Doctrinal Systems ofBuddhism,Confucianism andTaoism located at No. 25 Jalan Tokong,Malacca City,Malaysia. It is the oldest functioning temple in the country.[2]
The temple site was founded during the era ofDutch Malacca by theChinese Kapitans Tay Kie Ki Tay Hong Yong in 1645. There are some controversy about the exact time the temple was built. Inscription in the temple recorded the Ming Dynasty calendar Wanli Reign period 28 years might proved the building might be already been there since 1600 or earlier in the 15th Century.[2][3][4] Additional structures were then constructed in 1673 under the leadership of Kapitan Li Wei King Koon Chang with materials imported fromChina.[5][6][7] The temple served as the mainplace of worship for the localHoklo (Hokkien) community. Kapitan Chan Ki Lock constructed a main hall for the temple in 1704.[8] In 1801, the temple structures were renovated under the leadership of Kapitan Chua Su Cheong Tok Ping who was the father ofChoa Chong Long, the first Kapitan of Singapore, with the addition of additional structures.[4]
In 1962, thenabbot Seck Kim Seng ordainedHoun Jiyu-Kennett, aZen nun fromEngland and the future founder of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives, at this temple.[9][10] The temple was awarded aUNESCO award for outstanding architectural restoration in 2003.[1]
The temple is situated close to Jalan Tukang Emas, also known as "Harmony Street" because of its proximity to theKampung Kling Mosque andSri Poyatha Moorthi Temple, covering an area of 4,600 m2.[2][11][12] Featuring a magnificent main gate along Jalan Tokong, the temple consists of a complex of several prayer halls with a large main prayer hall dedicated to the goddess of mercy,Guan Yin.[2] Additional smaller prayer quarters were added later. One of these is dedicated to the Chinese deities of wealth, longevity and propagation, while another dedicated toancestral tablets. One of the main features of the temple is a pair of seven-metre-tall red flagpoles standing on either side in front of the main prayer hall, an uncommon sight in temple architecture. Across the road is a traditional opera theatre which forms a part of the temple complex. The building conforms to the principles offeng shui where the complex is laid out to ensure a view of the river and high ground on either side.[12]
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